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Philippine Regulatory Commission Suspends Doctor for Six Months
The Professional Regulatory Board of Medicine suspended a licensed physician's certificate for six months after finding her statements about healthcare workers violated the medical code of ethics. The board said the doctor may resume practice after serving the suspension and filing an affidavit.
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The May 8 resolution, made public on June 27, states that the physician is prohibited from practicing medicine during the suspension period. The board noted this was the physician's first offense on record and chose suspension rather than revocation of the license.
Healthcare workers filed a complaint with the board in 2022 alleging defamation and statements linking fellow health professionals to certain organizations without supporting documentation. The board found that the statements referred to specific groups and that no official records confirmed the alleged affiliations.
The board said physicians remain bound by standards of propriety toward the profession even when not engaged in direct clinical practice.
The physician previously received an administrative reprimand in 2023 from the Office of the Ombudsman following a complaint by a lawyers' group over similar statements. In 2024, the Supreme Court found the physician guilty of indirect contempt for statements directed at a Manila judge and ordered payment of a 30,000-peso fine.
The physician may resume practice after filing an affidavit confirming completion of the suspension.
